pregnancy 28 Weeks Pregnancy Update Went to my 28 week prenatal checkup with the boys in tow this morning. I bribed them with peanut butter crackers to sit in the double stroller and be quiet. It worked! Hallelujah! (Pictures taken last night by John.) Another big praise is that I passed the 1 hour gestational
naturalbirth Why I keep choosing natural birth If you are pregnant and live in Albemarle County or the surrounding area, we would love to help you feel empowered and informed about giving birth. You can register for my next Bradley Natural Childbirth classes here that starts Sunday, June 19th! If you are pregnant and interested but don't
pregnancy First Trimester Update Well I'm 15 weeks and STARTING to feel a little more like myself. Like most women, I'm relieved the first trimester - full of queasiness and fatigue - is over. And I'm actually excited to have a pregnant belly and not to just feel bloated. (I KNOW it's early, but
Quincy Quincy's Birth Story On Friday, March 1st, 2013 we met with my amazing midwife, Marsha Jackson, for my 39 week appointment. I was 3cm dilated and we decided to strip my membranes and try castor oil since we were anticipating a large baby. I had regular contractions all day Friday but they were
